Bakery/Deli Clerk

Kroger in; Virginia; On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading grocery chain is seeking a Bakery/Deli Clerk to enhance the customer experience through exceptional service and the preparation of quality food products. Successful candidates will work in a team-oriented environment where priorities include customer satisfaction and food safety. The position offers a flexible schedule, with opportunities for growth and benefits to support overall well-being.

Benefits

Healthcare coverage

Paid time off

Tuition reimbursement

Flexible scheduling

Employee discounts

Qualifications

• Experience with food preparation and safety standards is advantageous.
• Strong interpersonal skills for customer interactions.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Providing exceptional customer service and product knowledge.
• Preparing and handling food in compliance with safety guidelines.
• Maintaining cleanliness and organization in the bakery/deli area.

Skills

Customer Service

Food Safety Knowledge

Inventory Management

Job description

Bakery/Deli Clerk (Finance)

Create an outstanding customer experience through exceptional service. Establish and maintain a safe and clean environment that encourages our customers to return. Assist the department manager in reaching sales and profit goals established for the department and monitor all quality assurance standards. Embrace the Customer 1st strategy and encourage associates to deliver excellent customer service. Demonstrate the company's core values of respect, honesty, integrity, diversity, inclusion, and safety of others.

From a small Cincinnati grocery store over a century ago, we've grown into the nation's largest grocer with nearly 2,800 stores across 35 states under 28 different names. As America's grocer, we take pride in bringing diverse teams together with a passion for food and people, united by one purpose: To Feed the Human Spirit. We continuously innovate to create amazing experiences for our customers, communities, and colleagues, with food at the heart of it all.

Here, people matter. That's why we strive to provide the ingredients you need to create your own recipe for success at work and in life. We support your growth and development, helping to feed your future with value and care. If you're caring, purpose-driven, and eager to learn, your potential is unlimited.

Whether you're seeking a part-time position or a new career path, we have a fresh opportunity for you. Apply today to join our Kroger family!

What you'll receive from us:

The Kroger Family of Companies offers comprehensive benefits to support your well-being, including physical, emotional, financial, and more. We help you thrive with access to:

• Wide-ranging healthcare coverage, including medical, dental, vision, and prescription plans through company or collective bargaining plans.
• Flexible scheduling in full- and part-time roles with paid time off, holiday, and sick pay based on eligibility and tenure.
• Emotional and financial support via free counseling through our Employee Assistance Program and confidential financial tools with Goldman Sachs Ayco.
• Associate discounts on purchases, including food, travel, technology, and more.
• Up to $21,000 in tuition reimbursement over your career through our Continuing Education program.
• Opportunities for growth through industry-leading training and diverse career pathways.

For more information about benefits and eligibility, please visit our Benefits Page!

Responsibilities include:

• Offering product samples to help customers discover new items or inquire about products.
• Informing customers of bakery and deli specials.
• Providing customers with fresh products they have ordered, ensuring correct portion sizes to prevent shrink.
• Recommending bakery or deli items to meet customer needs.
• Using bakery equipment such as refrigerators, freezers, slicers, and ovens according to company guidelines.
• Preparing foods according to temperature logs and cooking instructions.
• Measuring, preparing, and mixing ingredients per recipes using appropriate utensils and equipment.
• Packaging, labeling, and inventorying ingredients and merchandise.
• Checking product quality, reviewing 'sell by' dates, and taking appropriate actions.
• Properly using all kitchen equipment including stoves, scales, fryers, steamers, and food processors.
• Labeling, stocking, and inventorying department merchandise.
• Reporting discrepancies in product ordering/shipping to management.
• Understanding store layout to assist customers in locating products.
• Staying current with advertisements and promotions.
• Maintaining knowledge of products and responding to customer inquiries with suggestions.
• Monitoring inventory levels and noting discrepancies.
• Ensuring proper temperatures in cases and coolers, maintaining logs.
• Promoting trust and respect among team members.
• Creating a welcoming environment for customers by providing excellent service and product knowledge.
• Adhering to food safety regulations and safety procedures.
• Practicing preventive maintenance and reporting equipment issues.
• Reporting customer or employee accidents.
• Working cooperatively in a high-paced environment and managing conflicts professionally.
• Acting with honesty and integrity regarding customer and business information.
• Following directions and seeking assistance when needed to resolve issues.
• Supporting interactions with minors, individuals with special needs, and older adults.
• Performing essential functions with or without reasonable accommodations.